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The magic of Fender Japan: how MIJ custom finishes and unorthodox builds dug a rabbit hole for collectors
By Jamie Dickson published
Keith Anderson makes his livelihood bringing rare Fender Japan electrics into the UK and he’s seen thousands over the years. Here he explains the appeal

Fender Japan releases gloss black limited-run 60s Jazzmaster HH with Wide Range CuNiFe humbuckers
By Matt Parker published
Please meet the latest highly-desirable, unobtainable object from Fender’s Japanese lineup

Fender Japan unveils eye-catching Blue Paisley and Blue Flower Acoustasonic Telecasters
By Matt Owen published
Fender's game-changing hybrid acoustic-electric design gets a psychedelic makeover

Fender Japan’s wild Hybrid II HSS Stratocaster equips the Strat with a reverse Telecaster headstock
By Matt Owen published
The limited-edition offering is quite something, boasting a Strat body, flipped Tele headstock, an HSS configuration and a gorgeous Ocean Turquoise Metallic colorway

Fender Japan unveils Japan Junior Collection of 24”-scale Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster models
By Matt Owen published
The streamlined six-strings trim down the scale but retain a 42mm nut width, and come equipped with Japan Junior Modified single-coils and wealth of satin colorways

Fender Japan revives and revamps the bonkers Stratocaster-Telecaster hybrid model, the Fender ‘51
By Matt Owen published
The eye-catching six-string sports most of the specs seen on a conventional Telecaster, though houses them on the unmistakable double-cut body of a Stratocaster

Fender unveils Made In Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster with Wide-Range CuNiFe humbuckers
By Matt Parker published
The latest Made In Japan guitar represents another appealing combo that, sadly, is not set for distribution outside of the country

Fender Japan debuts limited-edition Thinline Telecaster models with literal 'F'-holes
By Matt Owen published
The eye-catching offerings – which feature the company's iconic spaghetti logo for an f-hole – continue Fender Japan's distinctive run of electrics
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